Department Supervisor - Paint en Valence Surface Technologies

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the efficient operation, organization, and assignment of area by shift at the plant. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and executes activities that carry out production activities and maximize throughput.  

Responsibilities

• Understands the Valence Surface Technologies Code of Conduct policy, leading by example
• Organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basis
• Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processing
• Maintains the shop in an orderly and well-kept manner
• Operates within established safety, quality, and financial guidelines
• Works closely with Production Management and supervisors on other shifts/departments to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules
• Maintains schedule and reassigns labor as work load changes
• Knows what needs to be done on a daily basis to keep the work moving through the production process
• Executes schedule with a sense of urgency, and with sincere concern for safety, quality, timeliness, and cost consciousness
• Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders
• Effectively supervises employees.
• Gives adequate direction, counsels employees on performance issues/concerns, provides assistance and/or training where appropriate
• Initiates disciplinary actions where necessary according to established procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations (including OSHA compliance).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing production needs.
  • Proficient in using production management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.

Export Compliance Requirement
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws.